State of Florida·Bartow, Florida
Provide clinical nursing services across various public health areas including maternal health, communicable diseases, and immunizations. Perform patient screenings, administer medications, and manage client care plans within the Electronic Health Record system.
Preparation of the clinic area and equipment.
Interview clients to obtain complete health history and presenting complaints.
Take vital signs and perform other screening tests.
Follow up on abnormal and late lab reports.
Administer medications as ordered by physician/APRN or under medical protocol and guidelines.
Make appropriate referrals and assist clients to make necessary arrangements.
Maintains accurate records and reports.
Provides screening for the HIV antibody virus, pre and post-test counsels, provides education, and refers for medical evaluation and other support services.
Document and maintain accurate data entry into the client Electronic Health Record.
Works with PFS pharmaceutical system to assist with inventory as needed and notifies any discrepancies to the supervisor.
Works independently to provide services to clients under protocol in Family Planning, STD, and/or TB as assigned.
Assist physicians and APRNs as needed.
Interprets, educates, and reinforces the provider’s plan of care for the client.
Collect specimens for laboratory tests and interpret laboratory results.
Assess immunization status of all clients and immunize in accordance to current standards.
Enters immunization information into Florida Shots.
Assessing needs, educating, and planning with families to meet these needs Giving and/or demonstrating nursing care specific to client’s needs. Providing emotional support to clients and families Conferring with physicians and other community agencies to provide continuity of care. Coordinates with HMOs regarding appropriate referral services.
Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities, including chart audits, peer reviews, performance assessments, and corrective action planning as directed by supervisor.
Ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all client documentation, including Electronic Health Records, immunization records, laboratory data, and case management notes.
Monitors clinical workflows and identifies opportunities for improvement, reporting concerns or recommendations to the Senior Community Health Nurse Supervisor or ACHDON.
Assists in preparing for internal and external audits, including state program reviews, federal grant monitoring, and accreditation-related evaluations.
Participates in root-cause analysis and follow-up when errors, near misses, or adverse events occur, contributing to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Promotes a culture of excellence, modeling accountability, responsiveness, and adherence to agency values in all quality-related activities.
Other duties include but not limited to
Participates in staff and in-service educational programs.
Assists with inventory of supplies, medications, and vaccines.
Incumbent will travel to and cover clinics within the county as staffing needs indicate and as directed.
Assists with monitoring temperature controls with notation on appropriate logs for refrigerators and freezer per protocol.
Maintains time/attendance/travel/EARs records.
Maintains and increases competency through educational materials and classes.
Assists in orientation of new personnel and volunteers.
Assists with preceptorship of students assigned to the clinic.
This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages.
It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s limited English proficiency plan.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: Minimum -
Valid Florida Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
Preferred -
Clinical experience such as OB/GYN, HIV, STI, or Adult Health. Experience with immunizations. Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office.
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Work: Bartow, FL The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
Market context
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